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Emergency services are at the scene, but it is not yet known what caused the accident, or whether or not there have been any injuries as a result.

Humberside Police have been contacted for further details.

14:31

Confirmation

14:29

Road reopens

The closed lane has now reopened and traffic is moving well along the motorway now.

13:52

Police statement

A spokesman for Humberside Police has commented on the incident, saying: “Two vehicles have been involved in a road traffic accident on the M62 near to North Cave. A silver VW Passat and a red Ford Focus were involved in the incident which happened just before 12.30pm. The Ford ended up on its roof near to Junction 38 on the eastbound carriageway. “The driver of the Ford sustained minor hand injuries. Three people who were in the VW were unhurt. One lane of the road had to be closed temporarily while recovery of the vehicles took place. It is expected to be fully reopened this afternoon within the next hour.”

13:26

Eyewitness account

One man close to the scene has said: “There’s debris scattered all over the motorway so where the vehicles collided I don’t know. There’s some serious damage to a silver VW Passat and a brown Ford Focus. The police have closed the hard shoulder and the slow lane of the motorway.

“One casualty has been taken away in an ambulance and another ambulance remains. Traffic is flowing pretty well.”

13:22

Picture from the scene

12:57

Fire Service not in attendance

A spokeswoman for Humberside Fire and Rescue Service said: “We are aware of the incident, but it is being dealt with by the police, and they have told us that we are not required to attend. We were called at 12.43pm.